april 2026
april 2026
Dear Dolce Far Niente Society Member,
Spring signals a new growing season in Napa Valley and is a reminder that every great wine begins with potential. This shipment is curated with the collector in mind: structured, site-speci c, and built for evolution.
The 2022 Far Niente Cave Collection Cabernet Sauvignon represents the rewards of extended aging—depth, composure, and seamless integration shaped by time in bottle. Nickel & Nickel's 2023 Element 28 and Vaca Vista Cabernets articulate vineyard distinction with precision, each expressing its soil, exposure, and tannin pro le with clarity.
Bella Union's 2023 Cultivist offers a re ned, yet effortlessly drinkable counterpoint—layered and approachable with the elegance characteristic of its Napa origins.
We hope each one earns its place in your cellar—and at your table.
Warmly,
Nicole Marchesi
far niente winemaker
2022 Far Niente Cave Collection Cabernet Sauvignon
napa valley
An elegant perfume of mixed berries, baking spice, dried lavender, and thyme open onto a full palate layered with expansive black tea, toasted oak, and spice avors. Focused and fresh, ne-grained tannins support the wine throughout, while the nish is silky, long and lifted.
APPELLATION
Napa Valley
VARIETAL
94% Cabernet Sauvignon
3% Malbec
2% Cabernet Franc
1% Petit Verdot
AGING
17 months in French oak (65% new, 35% once-used)
HARVEST DATES
September 13 –October 18, 2022
WINEMAKER
Nicole Marchesi VICE PRESIDENT OF WINEMAKING
Andrew Delos
2023 Nickel & Nickel
Vaca Vista Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
oak knoll district of napa valley
Delicate notes of dried oral and subtle spice lift from the glass, complemented by a touch of herbal nuance. On the palate, the wine is broad and focused, offering a savory core wrapped in silky tannins. Elegant and layered, it unfolds with quiet power and persistence.
APPELLATION
Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley
VARIETAL
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
AGING
20 months in French oak (55% new, 45% once-used)
HARVEST DATE November 1, 2023
WINEMAKER
Joe Harden VICE PRESIDENT OF WINEMAKING Andrew Delos
2023 Nickel & Nickel
Element 28 Cabernet Sauvignon
napa valley
Plum, cassis, and fresh raspberry lead the aromatics, supported by hints of clove and stony minerality. The palate is lively and focused, with a vibrant mix of red and blue fruits carried by a delicate frame. Notes of graphite and a rm, structured core add depth, while the precise, polished tannins give the wine de nition and length.
APPELLATION
Napa Valley
VARIETAL
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
AGING
19 months in French oak (55% new, 45% once-used)
HARVEST DATES
October 11 – 19, 2023
WINEMAKER
Joe Harden VICE PRESIDENT OF WINEMAKING
Andrew Delos
2023 Bella Union
Cultivist Red Blend
napa valley
The Cultivist draws you in with juicy raspberry compote and black cherry, wrapped in hints of mocha and warm baking spice. Each sip is lush and layered, with ripe red plum and currant balanced by fresh acidity and ultra-silky tannins. A whisper of vanilla lingers on the nish, making this vibrant red blend perfect for laid-back nights, great food, and good company.
APPELLATION
Napa Valley
VARIETALS
71% Merlot
29% Cabernet Sauvignon
AGING
15 months in French oak (70% new / 30% neutral)
HARVEST DATES
October 10 – 14, 2023
WINEMAKER
Brooke Bobyak Price
VICE PRESIDENT OF WINEMAKING
Andrew Delos
Event Calendar
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2026
Nickel & Nickel Winemaker Dinner
SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2026
Far Niente Winemaker Dinner
SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2026
Bella Union Soirée
FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2026
Nickel & Nickel Cellar Dinner
SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2026
Nickel & Nickel Cabernet Day
FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2026
Far Niente Library Dinner
SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026
Far Niente Cabernet Day
FRIDAY, JULY 10, 17 & 24
Al Fresco Fridays
FRIDAY & SATURDAY, AUGUST 21 & 22, 2026
Lobster & Chardonnay
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 & 18, 2026
Grape to Glass - Harvest Experience
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2026
Bella Union Winemaker Dinner
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2026
Holiday Celebration
NEXT SHIPMENT: OCTOBER 2026
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